Oakland Business Review Archives: Opportunitytag:blog.mlive.com,2014:/oak_business_review/14262008-05-15T05:00:01ZArchived Business News from Oakland County, MichiganMovable Type Enterprise 4.29-advanceTamarack Camps adds features as campaign brings in fundingtag:blog.mlive.com,2008:/oak_business_review//1426.9762832008-05-15T05:00:01Z2008-05-16T12:10:37ZJonah Geller Jonah Geller has a passion for camping and for the Jewish community that he brings to his role as executive director of Tamarack Camps. Geller recently finished the first phase of the camps' ongoing fundraising campaign called Jewish...Margarita L. Barryhttp://connect.mlive.com/user/mlbarry/index.html
Jonah Geller Jonah Geller has a passion for camping and for the Jewish community that he brings to his role as executive director of Tamarack Camps. Geller recently finished the first phase of the camps' ongoing fundraising campaign called Jewish...
Freedom One puts focus on fiduciary review servicetag:blog.mlive.com,2008:/oak_business_review//1426.9541732008-05-08T08:00:49Z2008-05-08T08:16:14ZWAYNE A Clarkston-based financial services company is pursuing growth by specializing in 401(k) Fiduciary Reviews, expert third-party analyses of 401(k) plans. Mark Wayne, CEO of Freedom One Financial Group, which serves more than 1,000 clients, including retirement plan sponsors with...Margarita L. Barryhttp://connect.mlive.com/user/mlbarry/index.html
WAYNE A Clarkston-based financial services company is pursuing growth by specializing in 401(k) Fiduciary Reviews, expert third-party analyses of 401(k) plans. Mark Wayne, CEO of Freedom One Financial Group, which serves more than 1,000 clients, including retirement plan sponsors with...
Survey reveals optimism among Midwestern executivestag:blog.mlive.com,2008:/oak_business_review//1426.9347952008-05-01T13:35:54Z2008-05-01T13:46:35ZThe state economy could stabilize and begin producing jobs in the next two years, but that's only if the state legislature addresses the newly enacted Michigan Business Tax and if domestic automotive manufacturers stay on the course to sustainability. That's...Margarita L. Barryhttp://connect.mlive.com/user/mlbarry/index.html
The state economy could stabilize and begin producing jobs in the next two years, but that's only if the state legislature addresses the newly enacted Michigan Business Tax and if domestic automotive manufacturers stay on the course to sustainability. That's...
Fewer applications expected for less 21st Century Jobs Fund moneytag:blog.mlive.com,2008:/oak_business_review//1426.9329832008-05-01T07:09:28Z2008-05-01T07:11:11ZThe competition for low-cost loans from the Michigan Economic Development Corp.'s 21st Century Jobs Fund is poised to be more intense than in 2006, economic development officials agree. Michael Psarouthakis, the fund's portfolio manager, said the MEDC expects to get...Nathan Bomeyhttp://connect.mlive.com/user/nbomey/index.html
The competition for low-cost loans from the Michigan Economic Development Corp.'s 21st Century Jobs Fund is poised to be more intense than in 2006, economic development officials agree. Michael Psarouthakis, the fund's portfolio manager, said the MEDC expects to get...
Tooling company Bulldog keeps design skills in-housetag:blog.mlive.com,2008:/oak_business_review//1426.8870822008-04-17T08:00:00Z2008-04-17T08:02:09Z Bulldog Factory Service provides manufactured tools and tooling designs for automotive clients. Owner Joe Newton started his business in 2002 out of his garage and for three years mainly provided tooling designs for Tier One suppliers. In 2005 he...Alexander J. Drukashttp://connect.mlive.com/user/ajdruka/index.html
Bulldog Factory Service provides manufactured tools and tooling designs for automotive clients. Owner Joe Newton started his business in 2002 out of his garage and for three years mainly provided tooling designs for Tier One suppliers. In 2005 he...
Michigan venture capital experts: Region attracting investor attentiontag:blog.mlive.com,2008:/oak_business_review//1426.8646482008-04-10T10:00:00Z2008-04-10T10:11:49ZRobert RameyPanelists at the roundtable, clockwise from far left: Ian Bund, David Parsigian, Linda Fingerle, LeAnn Auer, Tim Petersen and Chris Rizik.Ten years ago, there was virtually no venture capital financing available from Michigan-based firms. That has changed dramatically, as...Nathan Bomeyhttp://connect.mlive.com/user/nbomey/index.html
Robert RameyPanelists at the roundtable, clockwise from far left: Ian Bund, David Parsigian, Linda Fingerle, LeAnn Auer, Tim Petersen and Chris Rizik.Ten years ago, there was virtually no venture capital financing available from Michigan-based firms. That has changed dramatically, as...
Firm plans for profitable future with online, live tax preparationtag:blog.mlive.com,2008:/oak_business_review//1426.8453632008-04-03T06:34:49Z2008-04-03T06:50:11ZDiane Siriani, owner of eTaxService.com LLC. Online tax return preparation is the wave of the future, says one local entrepreneur. The convenience and security offered by Bingham Farms-based eTaxService.com LLC has the potential for extensive growth, says owner Diane Siriani....Margarita L. Barryhttp://connect.mlive.com/user/mlbarry/index.html
Diane Siriani, owner of eTaxService.com LLC. Online tax return preparation is the wave of the future, says one local entrepreneur. The convenience and security offered by Bingham Farms-based eTaxService.com LLC has the potential for extensive growth, says owner Diane Siriani....
Community important element for bd's Mongolian Grilltag:blog.mlive.com,2008:/oak_business_review//1426.8302372008-03-27T05:44:02Z2008-03-27T05:50:12Zdowns What's in a name? A lot, says Billy Downs, founder and president of bd's Mongolian Grill. That's why the restaurant's name, which used to feature "barbeque," has changed....Alexander J. Drukashttp://connect.mlive.com/user/ajdruka/index.html
downs What's in a name? A lot, says Billy Downs, founder and president of bd's Mongolian Grill. That's why the restaurant's name, which used to feature "barbeque," has changed....
Program for colleges helps roommates communicatetag:blog.mlive.com,2008:/oak_business_review//1426.8126192008-03-20T06:22:06Z2008-03-20T06:26:11ZEichenberg Jennifer Eichenberg has created a training program for college students who wish to communicate clearly with roommates. Eichenberg, principal of Eichenberg & Associates in Northville and a mentor in good communication skills, started with a target group of students...Alexander J. Drukashttp://connect.mlive.com/user/ajdruka/index.html
Eichenberg Jennifer Eichenberg has created a training program for college students who wish to communicate clearly with roommates. Eichenberg, principal of Eichenberg & Associates in Northville and a mentor in good communication skills, started with a target group of students...
International group promotes French-American businesstag:blog.mlive.com,2008:/oak_business_review//1426.7959622008-03-13T06:43:48Z2008-03-13T06:51:17ZDavid M. Thoms Attorney David M. Thoms, a principal in the Troy office of Miller Canfield, recently was elected treasurer of the Federation of Alliances Francaises USA Inc. - so potential interviewers should specify that they would like the interview...Alexander J. Drukashttp://connect.mlive.com/user/ajdruka/index.html
David M. Thoms Attorney David M. Thoms, a principal in the Troy office of Miller Canfield, recently was elected treasurer of the Federation of Alliances Francaises USA Inc. - so potential interviewers should specify that they would like the interview...
Children's resale shop fills needs for upscale markettag:blog.mlive.com,2008:/oak_business_review//1426.7775082008-03-06T06:40:57Z2008-03-06T06:55:04ZSuzanne YurenkaFunky Frog owner Suzanne Fenn. The terms "gently-used" and "boutique" aren't often used to describe the same retail store. But one local business is bringing a sense of style and sophistication to selling used children's clothing. The Funky Frog...Alexander J. Drukashttp://connect.mlive.com/user/ajdruka/index.html
Suzanne YurenkaFunky Frog owner Suzanne Fenn. The terms "gently-used" and "boutique" aren't often used to describe the same retail store. But one local business is bringing a sense of style and sophistication to selling used children's clothing. The Funky Frog...
Entrepreneurs address PR needs for diverse Hispanic marketplacetag:blog.mlive.com,2008:/oak_business_review//1426.7202512008-02-21T06:19:54Z2008-02-21T06:21:17ZSuzanne Yurenka Liliana Ospina As a professional reporter in Colombia, Liliana Ospina understood what the media wanted and when a story was needed. It was this experience, and her desire to become an entrepreneur, that led Ospina to establish Latino...Dawn M Davishttp://connect.mlive.com/user/dmdavis/index.html
Suzanne Yurenka Liliana Ospina As a professional reporter in Colombia, Liliana Ospina understood what the media wanted and when a story was needed. It was this experience, and her desire to become an entrepreneur, that led Ospina to establish Latino...
Center uses interaction to teach lean conceptstag:blog.mlive.com,2008:/oak_business_review//1426.7011032008-02-14T07:11:30Z2008-02-14T07:26:14ZBill Cowger Jamie Flinchbaugh and Andy Carlino. A pair of local entrepreneurs are convinced that companies around the world need to be placed on a diet - one focused on becoming lean. That is the concept for the Lean Learning...Dawn M Davishttp://connect.mlive.com/user/dmdavis/index.html
Bill Cowger Jamie Flinchbaugh and Andy Carlino. A pair of local entrepreneurs are convinced that companies around the world need to be placed on a diet - one focused on becoming lean. That is the concept for the Lean Learning...
Life insurance strategies his specialtytag:blog.mlive.com,2008:/oak_business_review//1426.6836142008-02-07T07:19:32Z2008-02-07T07:29:54ZBill CowgerJordan Smith of Insurable Interests, LLC Jordan Smith says he realizes some seniors need extra help when making decisions on insurance and finding ways to pay for their retirement years by taking advantage of tax strategies designed to maximize...Dawn M Davishttp://connect.mlive.com/user/dmdavis/index.html
Bill CowgerJordan Smith of Insurable Interests, LLC Jordan Smith says he realizes some seniors need extra help when making decisions on insurance and finding ways to pay for their retirement years by taking advantage of tax strategies designed to maximize...
Swedish chamber grows, builds Michigan industriestag:blog.mlive.com,2008:/oak_business_review//1426.6651042008-01-31T07:46:17Z2008-01-31T07:53:33ZBill CowgerMelissa Mark, executive director of the Swedish American Chamber of Commerce. The Swedish-American Chamber of Commerce is the second-largest European chamber in the U.S. Dedicated to creating business connections between America and Sweden, the organization includes 20 chapters representing...Dawn M Davishttp://connect.mlive.com/user/dmdavis/index.html
Bill CowgerMelissa Mark, executive director of the Swedish American Chamber of Commerce. The Swedish-American Chamber of Commerce is the second-largest European chamber in the U.S. Dedicated to creating business connections between America and Sweden, the organization includes 20 chapters representing...
Local pizzeria treasures quality of food, servicetag:blog.mlive.com,2008:/oak_business_review//1426.6220522008-01-17T08:42:55Z2008-01-17T08:46:17Z The competition for consumers' pizza dollars is as fierce as any retail business battle. That didn't scare Dan Sheehan, the owner of Mother's Pizza, a restaurant with two locations in Southeast Michigan: a two-year-old store in Commerce Township and...Dawn M Davishttp://connect.mlive.com/user/dmdavis/index.html
The competition for consumers' pizza dollars is as fierce as any retail business battle. That didn't scare Dan Sheehan, the owner of Mother's Pizza, a restaurant with two locations in Southeast Michigan: a two-year-old store in Commerce Township and...
Professional image key for security companytag:blog.mlive.com,2008:/oak_business_review//1426.6081402008-01-10T06:58:51Z2008-01-10T07:01:20ZSuzanne Yurenka | Oakland Business ReviewClark Scott, BTS vice president and partner.Black Tie Security is taking advantage of the security growth in the area to build a successful Rochester Hills-based business. BTS analyzes the current system of security to assess...mtkolarhttp://connect.mlive.com/user/mtkolar/index.html
Suzanne Yurenka | Oakland Business ReviewClark Scott, BTS vice president and partner.Black Tie Security is taking advantage of the security growth in the area to build a successful Rochester Hills-based business. BTS analyzes the current system of security to assess...
Troy-based 'Coupon King' in expansion modetag:blog.mlive.com,2008:/oak_business_review//1426.6067872008-01-10T06:40:17Z2008-01-10T06:45:17ZMike Gauthier doesn't make the tires: He makes the tires cheaper. He does the same with dinner, flooring and manicures - for coupon users. Gauthier is president of MarketShare Inc., parent company of Save on Everything and www.saveoneverything.com, which produces...mtkolarhttp://connect.mlive.com/user/mtkolar/index.html
Mike Gauthier doesn't make the tires: He makes the tires cheaper. He does the same with dinner, flooring and manicures - for coupon users. Gauthier is president of MarketShare Inc., parent company of Save on Everything and www.saveoneverything.com, which produces...
Lorraine New's entrepreneurial abilities, tax expertise propel New firmtag:blog.mlive.com,2007:/oak_business_review//1426.5815612007-12-27T07:36:51Z2007-12-27T07:38:23ZLorraine New realized that to run a successful law practice, she needed a specialty that would bring in clients. So New has opened her own law firm, Lorraine F. New, PLLC to help clients navigate the intricacies of the Internal...Nikki Tharphttp://connect.mlive.com/user/ntharp/index.html
Lorraine New realized that to run a successful law practice, she needed a specialty that would bring in clients. So New has opened her own law firm, Lorraine F. New, PLLC to help clients navigate the intricacies of the Internal...
Gourmet Everyday caterer aims for healthfultag:blog.mlive.com,2007:/oak_business_review//1426.5701912007-12-20T07:42:01Z2007-12-20T07:48:54ZProviding convenience and high-quality, healthy food has proved a successful business model for Michelle Kobernick, owner of Gourmet Everyday in Ferndale. Kobernick started her business four years ago as a gourmet caterer and provider of medically and nutritionally beneficial meals...Nikki Tharphttp://connect.mlive.com/user/ntharp/index.html
Providing convenience and high-quality, healthy food has proved a successful business model for Michelle Kobernick, owner of Gourmet Everyday in Ferndale. Kobernick started her business four years ago as a gourmet caterer and provider of medically and nutritionally beneficial meals...